4 College Football Studs Who Should Transfer

Whenever a potentially great college football player finds himself falling out of favor with his team, a transfer may be in order.

This was precisely the case with former Texas QB Garrett Gilbert.

Two years ago, the highly touted prospect was leading Texas from behind in the BCS Championship Game. Now, after on-field struggles and injuries, Gilbert has decided to transfer. The decision could guarantee him a starting role at another school.

Here are four other players who could benefit from a change of scenery.

Jeff Driskel, QB, Florida

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The freshman was rated by Rivals.com as the top quarterback in the class of 2011. He stands 6'3", 225 pounds.

With starting QB John Brantley out the previous three games due to an ankle injury, Florida has used the services of both Driskel and fellow freshman QB Jacoby Brissett. To date, Driskel has completed 16-of-34 passes for 148 yards and two interceptions.

Why He Should Transfer

While Driskel and Brissett are both big-time talents, the fact they are both true freshman poses a problem. Once Brantley graduates, one will be named a starter, and the other will be displaced.

Florida offensive coordinator Charlie Weis has said that Brissett is currently above Driskel on the depth chart. If he is still behind Brissett in 2012, Driskel may have to look to another FBS school to carry out this three final years of eligibility.

Why He Should Transfer

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Dillon Baxter is still enrolled at the university, and his stepfather has said that the RB wants to stay. Buried on the depth chart, Baxter is in a poor situation even if he eventually rejoins the team.

Entering college, Baxter was hyped as the next Reggie Bush. Even if he can't reach those lofty standards, he will definitely be able to find more carries outside the University of Southern California.

With two years of eligibility remaining, he should make a difference at another FBS school.

Why He Should Transfer

With Price having two years of eligibility remaining after the 2011 season, Montana would likely only be able to start as a fifth-year senior. And that's assuming that Jeff Lindquist and Cyler Miles, two top-20 QBs from the class of 2012, don't eventually overtake him on the depth chart.

Montana's best bet would be to take the Joe Flacco route and transfer to an FCS school; there he could start three years and prove he's more than a famous name.